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Fall 2022

25 Days, 9 Countries, 1,959 Miles: Seeing Europe by Train

For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.

October 13, 2022 06:59 PM

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Emma John

A 1970s-era image of a train in Italy traveling through the countryside with a village in the background

Trains

You’ll Soon Be Able to Explore Italy on These Vintage Tourist Trains

In 2024, Italy’s state-owned rail network Ferrovie dello Stato is bringing back trains from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s to offer visitors a bit of rail nostalgia with gorgeous views.

August 22, 2023 07:00 AM

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Erica Firpo

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Book a Hawaiian Vacation Using Hotel and Credit Card Points

Hotel points and credit card rewards can save you tons of money on a trip to Hawaii.

October 29, 2020 08:12 PM

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Eric Rosen

WASHINGTON, DC JULY 3, 2018: TSA Precheck and Global Entry line at security checkpoint at Reagan National Airport

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Air Travel News

Norse Atlantic Launches With U.S.–Europe Flights From $116

Calling all former Norwegian Air admirers—the bargain-basement transatlantic carrier from Scandinavia has been reborn (sort of) and is offering low-cost flights to Oslo, London, and Berlin.

June 9, 2022 06:49 PM

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Barbara Peterson

People riding bikes and walking across a modern bridge in Copenhagen, Denmark with both historic and contemporary buildings in the background

Air Travel News

American Just Launched a New Flight to One of Europe’s Coolest Cities

Added bonus: A newly overhauled business-class offering makes the transatlantic journey even comfier.

June 21, 2024 05:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Airlines Call for COVID Testing to Restore Transatlantic Travel

If the U.S. and EU governments agree to a joint COVID-19 testing program, a trip to Europe might be possible sooner than later.

July 21, 2020 02:38 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Trains

Amtrak Quietly Ends Its Beloved Dining Car Service

In a bid to appeal to a new set of riders, the train company has switched up its meal selection and done away with white tablecloths on long-haul rides.

October 9, 2019 07:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Epic Trips

Finding Zen on a Pilgrimage Through Japan

The Kumano Kodo is a unique pilgrimage route on the Kii peninsula. Here’s how to hike it.

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Cities We Love

Discover the Rich Culture and Hidden Gems of Marrakech

Marrakech isn’t the biggest city in Morocco, but it’s one of the most complex. Here’s how to see it like a local.

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Southwest airplane landing with United airplane taxing in foreground

Air Travel News

Southwest Will Match Your Elite Status With Other Airlines

You have until the end of 2019 to make your miles work double for you.

November 19, 2019 04:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

United Introduces New Bag Drop “Shortcut”

The airline says the new process should allow travelers to check their bag “in a minute or less on average.”

March 3, 2022 09:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Hundreds of Flights Delayed, Canceled at San Francisco Airport

Construction on the airport’s busiest runway has snarled operations at SFO.

September 9, 2019 05:15 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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